Bob Geldof

Quick Facts

Full Name	Bob Geldof
Occupation	Rock Singer
Date Of Birth	Oct 5, 1951(1951-10-05)
Age	73
Birthplace	Dún Laoghaire
Country	Ireland
Horoscope	Libra

Bob Geldof Biography

Bob Geldof is one of the most popular and richest Rock Singer who was born on October 5, 1951 in Dún Laoghaire, Ireland. The leader of the Boomtown Rats who sang “I Don’t Like Mondays” and “Rat Trap” and who was instrumental in establishing the Band Aid supergroup. The year 2017 was the first time he stepped into the food sector after his company bought Beloxxi cream crackers as an Nigerian cookie manufacturer.

He was a part of The 1982 Pink Floyd musical film The Wall, which was written by Pink Floyd bassist and singer He starred in the 1982 Pink Floyd musical movie The Wall, which was written by Pink Floyd singer and bassist Roger Waters..

Returning to Ireland in 1975, he became lead singer of the Boomtown Rats, a rock group closely linked with the punk movement.

In 1978, The Boomtown Rats had their first No. 1 single in the UK with “Rat Trap”, the first new wave chart-topper in Britain. In 1979, they gained international attention with their second UK No. 1, “I Don’t Like Mondays”. This was both successful and controversial. Geldof had written it in the aftermath of Brenda Ann Spencer’s attempted massacre at an elementary school in San Diego, California in 1979.

He was married He married Paula Yates on August 31, 1986 and they divorced in May 1996. His second daughter Peaches sadly died in 2014. His youngest daughter is named Pixie and his oldest daughter is named Fifi. on August 31, 1986, and their divorce was finalized in the month of May of 1996. The second child of his was named Peaches tragically passed away in 2014. He named his youngest child Pixie as well as his oldest child is called Fifi.

Bob Geldof Net Worth

Bob Geldof is one of the richest Rock Singer from Ireland. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Bob Geldof 's net worth $150 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was bullied as a kid because he wasn’t good at the sport of rugby. Later, he began working as a journalist for the music industry at Vancouver, British Columbia in Canada.

He was awarded the Man of Peace title by He was granted a Man of Peace title by Queen Elizabeth II..

Robert Frederick Zenon Geldof, KBE (/ˈ ɡ ɛ l d ɒ f / ; born 5 October 1951), is an Irish singer-songwriter, author, political activist, and occasional actor. He rose to prominence as the lead singer of the Irish rock band the Boomtown Rats in the late 1970s, who achieved popularity at the time of the punk rock movement. The band had UK number one hits with his compositions “Rat Trap” and “I Don’t Like Mondays”. Geldof co-wrote “Do They Know It’s Christmas?”, one of the best-selling singles of all time, and starred in Pink Floyd’s 1982 film Pink Floyd – The Wall as “Pink”.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Bob Geldof height 6 ft 2 in Bob weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Bob Geldof Dating?

According to our records, Bob Geldof married to Jeanne Marine , Paula Yates. As of December 1, 2023, Bob Geldof’s is not dating anyone.

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Before they were married, the couple had their first daughter, Fifi Trixibelle Geldof, born 31 March 1983 (and while Geldof was still conducting an affair with Claire King). She was named Fifi after Bob’s aunt Fifi and Trixibelle because Yates wanted a ‘belle’ in the family.

Facts & Trivia

Bob Ranked on the list of most popular Rock Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Ireland. Bob Geldof celebrates birthday on October 5 of every year.

Geldof is widely recognised for his activism, especially anti-poverty efforts concerning Africa. In 1984, he and Midge Ure founded the charity supergroup Band Aid to raise money for famine relief in Ethiopia. They went on to organise the charity super-concert Live Aid the following year and the Live 8 concerts in 2005. Geldof currently serves as an adviser to the ONE Campaign, co-founded by fellow Irish rock singer and activist Bono, and is a member of the Africa Progress Panel (APP), a group of ten distinguished individuals who advocate at the highest levels for equitable and sustainable development in Africa. A single father, Geldof has also been outspoken for the fathers’ rights movement.

How is Geldof so rich?

He rose to prominence as the lead singer of the Irish rock town the Boomtown Rats in the late 1970s. As a fundraiser, Bob organised the charity supergroup Band Aid and the concerts Live Aid and Live 8. He also co-wrote Do They Know It’s Christmas, one of the best-selling singles of all time.

What is Bob Geldof famous for?

Bob Geldof is a singer, songwriter, author, and political activist. He rose to prominence as the lead singer of the Irish rock band The Boomtown Rats , and today is widely recognised for his activism, particularly his anti-poverty efforts in Africa.

How much is Bob Geldof worth 2020?

What is Bob Geldof’s net worth? Bob Geldof is an Irish singer-songwriter, author, and activist who has a net worth of $150 million. Bob Geldof first became famous on a worldwide scale as the lead singer of the popular rock band The Boomtown Rats. He then went on to have a popular solo singing career.

Are Bono and Bob Geldof friends?

Geldof and Bono have a protracted friendship that has spanned decades as they remain united not only in their incomparable contributions to modern music, but also their philanthropy and using their fame to shine a light on the developing world.

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